Ginger and Reduced Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

Doses used in studies

mg/day: 1,500 (median 1,500, IQR 1,500–1,500) — 1 study

Time to effect

Median: 5 days · IQR 5 days–5 days · Range 5 days–5 days — Reported in 1 of 1 study

1 of 1 paper

A Triple-blind randomized controlled trial on the effects of turmeric versus ginger on inflammatory biomarkers in patients with COVID-19.

2025-08-21
RCT · n = 144
Scientific reports 15(1)
- Zahra Saleh
- Mohammad Reza Asgari
- Raheb Ghorbani
- Hassan Babamohamadi

PubMed: 40841392
DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-16092-4

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Reduced Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate

High evidence
Large Human Trial
Rigorous Journal
Clinical

Changes in CRP and ESR varied significantly across groups (p < 0.001), with greater reductions observed in the turmeric and ginger groups compared to the placebo group (p < 0.001), and no difference between the turmeric and ginger groups (CRP: p = 0.263; ESR: p > 0.99).

Effect: Beneficial
Effect size: Moderate
Significant: Yes
Dose: three 500 mg tablets daily for five days (15 tablets total)